R&D Lab Technician Bio-Based Solutions - Full Time - 1 Year - Oberwinterthur, Switzerland
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We are looking for a R&D Lab Technician to join our Bio-Based Solution team in Oberwinterthur.
At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable. The working environment we create is very dynamic, international and driven by a strong innovation and team-working mindset.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of production and purification processes for bio-renewables.
- Perform synthesis and purification experiments from the lab-scale up to pilot level, implement characterization experiments and contribute to their optimization.
- Analyze, process and demonstrate results in reports and internal meetings.
- Contribute to setting up new lab and pilot infrastructure.
- Support pilot-scale trials in the field of renewable bio-monomer and -polymer production.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A completed Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
- A strong background in chemical engineering and purification processes such as distillation, filtration, adsorption/desorption and liquid-liquid extraction.
- Experience with relevant analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, titrations, ICP-OES).
- Know-how of process design and organic chemistry is regarded as an advantage.
What we offer you:
- 1-year fixed-term contract offering a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge and sustainable processes for bio-based and renewable materials.
- An innovative, vibrant and agile culture where you can contribute to a more sustainable future while further developing your skills.
- Excellent social benefits (holidays, pension fund etc.).
- Attractive employment conditions.
- Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle.
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Alexi Donadoni at alexi.donadoni@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward hearing from you.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.